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India’s top court orders national task force on doctors’ workplace safety

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 18:48
India’s Supreme Court has ordered a national task force to be set up to improve doctors’ workplace safety.

US sanctions former Haitian president over alleged drug trafficking

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 17:19
US Treasury Department says Michel Joseph Martelly 'abused his influence' to facilitate drug trafficking to the US.

Video shows rocket engine explode during test at new Scottish spaceport

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 16:17
A rocket engine exploded during a test at the new SaxaVord spaceport in Scotland.

Panama deports 29 Colombian migrants from Darien Gap under US deal

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 16:07
First group of migrants has been deported under agreement on migrant repatriations signed with the US in July.

Mpox not the new COVID, says WHO

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 15:46
WHO official says regardless of strain, mpox is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread.

Are Gen Z able to change the world through their political engagement?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 15:30
Gen Z are trailblazing through cultural, economic and political spheres, despite an unprecedented set of challenges.

Why is Switzerland offering cash prizes to retrieve munitions from lakes?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:54
Why did the Swiss military dump munitions into lakes from 1918 to 1964 and why must they be retrieved now?

All-woman Arab bands blazing a trail in Yemen and Oman

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:48
Backstage with two female bands finding new audiences in Yemen and Oman, celebrating women in modern Arab music.

Biden asks voters to ‘preserve democracy’ by backing Harris

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 13:55
US president Joe Biden asked voters to ‘preserve democracy’ by backing Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election

Israeli forces launch deadly attack Gaza City school shelter

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 13:44
An Israeli attack on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City has killed at least 10 people.

How did the superyacht carrying tech tycoon Mike Lynch sink off Sicily?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 13:43
Lynch and Morgan Stanley chief Jonathan Bloomer are among six people missing after the Bayesian sank, killing one.

Palestinians are being dehumanised to justify occupation and genocide

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 13:17
Western media's framing of us as inherently violent is as deadly as Israeli bombs and bullets.

Suspected serial killer escapes from police custody in Kenya’s Nairobi

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 12:16
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, who is accused of dismembering 42 women, breaks out of a police station along with 12 others.

Japan’s ruling party to pick new leader, successor to PM Kishida next month

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 12:10
The winner of the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election in September will also become the next prime minister.

Kursk incursion lifts Ukraine’s hopes but some expect ‘nightmare’ in Donbas

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 11:50
Surprise offensive boosts morale among some but as evacuations are under way, Russia is advancing towards Pokrovsk.

Video: Thousands join Gaza protests at Democratic Convention

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 11:34
Thousands of people have joined demonstrations against the war on Gaza near the US Democratic National Convention.

Jannik Sinner defeats Frances Tiafoe to win ATP Cincinnati Tennis Open

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 11:22
The world number one will ride a wave of momentum into next week's US Open after winning his fifth ATP title of 2024.

German court upholds conviction of 99-year-old former Nazi camp secretary

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 10:48
Irmgard Furchner loses her appeal against a conviction of complicity in more than 10,000 murders during World War II.

Cricket: Samoa’s Visser breaks men’s T20I record with 39 runs in one over

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 10:48
Darius Visser obliterated the single over record by three runs against Vanuatu at a T20 World Cup qualifier in Apia.

Ukraine is losing the plot in Africa

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 10:19
Ukraine should be careful not to repeat the mistakes of the Cold War.

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